Lava Bold N2 5G vs Motorola Moto G100S
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $105 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 36/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N2 5G
Motorola Moto G100S
What makes Lava Bold N2 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $130
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1009 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Motorola Moto G100S, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 15 points higher (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 58/100, Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Motorola Moto G100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Lava Bold N2 5G was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (55/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Motorola Moto G100S is noticeably better than the Lava Bold N2 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Moto G100S — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on performance (55/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.